How do I make meat pie from scratch?

Get ready to bake some Aussie goodness with our homemade Meat Pie recipe. Perfect for any occasion, these hand pies will make you say 'G'day mate!'

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Meat Pie from scratch. Items include: Ground beef Onions Garlic cloves Beef stock Worcestershire sauce All-purpose flour Butter Cold water Salt Pepper

Ground beef 1 pound (450g)
Onions 1 medium, diced
Garlic cloves 2 cloves, minced
Beef stock 1 cup (240ml)
Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons
All-purpose flour 2 tablespoons
Butter ½ cup (113g), cold and cubed
Cold water 4-6 tablespoons
Salt To taste
Pepper To taste

Take note
Handle with care while working with hot ingredients and be careful not to burn yourself. Make sure to read through the entire recipe before starting and follow the instructions carefully to achieve the best results.

1

Prepare the Filling

In a large skillet, heat some oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute. Then add ground beef and cook until browned. Season with salt, pepper, and your favorite spices. Pour in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in flour to thicken the mixture. Simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the filling thickens.

2

Make the Pie Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cold cubed butter. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice-cold water, a tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together. Shape the dough into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3

Assemble the Pies

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to a thickness of about ¼ inch (0.6 cm). Cut out circles using a round pastry cutter or a glass. Spoon a generous amount of the beef filling onto one half of each circle, leaving a small border. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal the pies.

4

Bake the Meat Pies

Place the assembled pies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Make a small slit on the top of each pie to allow steam to escape during baking. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a beautiful golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.